Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Tolleson, MD

Neurology Physician (CMS: Neurology) · Nashville, TN

  • NPI 1225159890
  • MIPS 92.6 / 100 · 2023
  • 20 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3601 the Vanderbilt Clinic
Nashville, TN 372320001
(615) 322-3000
fax (615) 936-0605

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 25, 2012
Year of graduation
2006 — 20 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2084N0400X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Tennessee #45821

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1225159890. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,028
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$116,091
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 390 308 $167
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 114 106 $119
95874 Needle measurement of electrical activity in muscle with injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscle 96 31 $18
64616 Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of neck excluding voice box 81 23 $89
64612 Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face 77 23 $106
95970 Electronic analysis of implanted brain, spinal cord, or peripheral neurostimulator generator 51 31 $18
95983 Electronic analysis of implanted brain, spinal cord, or peripheral neurostimulator generator with brain stimulator programming, first 15 minutes with qualified health professional 46 24 $47
95984 Electronic analysis of implanted brain, spinal cord, or peripheral neurostimulator generator with brain stimulator programming, each additional 15 minutes with qualified health professional 44 21 $41
64611 Injection of chemical for paralysis of salivary glands on both sides of mouth 37 12 $99
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 33 33 $205

In context: peer comparison

Among 53 peers in this city , average services per provider: 212. This provider delivers 4.8× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$2,156
Transactions
51
Manufacturers
14
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Medtronic, Inc. 16 $1,212.30
REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC. 5 $216.60
ABBVIE INC. 8 $181.79
MDD US Operations, LLC 4 $105.10
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC 2 $90.06
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. 3 $83.75
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. 2 $50.55
Biogen, Inc. 2 $46.83
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc 2 $40.18
Kyowa Kirin, Inc. 2 $35.42
Abbott Laboratories 2 $30.95
ORPHALAN INC 1 $25.38
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc 1 $23.55
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc 1 $13.40

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,208
Travel and Lodging
$918
Education
$30

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,290
Patients
710
Total drug cost
$875,232
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Carbidopa-Levodopa (Carbidopa/Levodopa) Brand 649 249 $34,081
Clonazepam Generic 317 57 $1,900
Donepezil Hcl Generic 200 72 $1,992
Primidone Generic 189 56 $5,220
Gabapentin Generic 154 44 $1,674
Carbidopa-Levodopa Er (Carbidopa/Levodopa) Brand 147 52 $10,050
Myrbetriq (Mirabegron) Brand 120 40 $66,302
Rytary (Carbidopa/Levodopa) Brand 111 34 $218,641
Glycopyrrolate Generic 71 26 $4,523
Amantadine (Amantadine Hcl) Brand 64 26 $5,071

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Christopher Tolleson's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Tolleson practices Neurology Physician in Nashville, TN.
Where does Dr. Christopher Tolleson practice?
Dr. Christopher Tolleson practices at 3601 the Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 372320001. Office phone: 6153223000.
What is Dr. Christopher Tolleson's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Tolleson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225159890, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Tolleson accept Medicare assignment?
Dr. Christopher Tolleson does not accept Medicare assignment for all services. Patients may be billed amounts beyond Medicare-allowed charges.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Tolleson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Needle measurement of electrical activity in muscle with injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscle (HCPCS 95874). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.